Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Southampton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Southampton

With a population of 3.109, Southampton is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Southampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Southampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, BOA Thai Asian Fusion (129 Noyack Road) and Saaz Indian Cuisine (1746 County Road 39) are great picks.

When to visit Southampton

Southampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Southampton

Plane

When flying to Southampton, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 60 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Southampton departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Southampton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 135 km from Southampton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Southampton, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 60 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Southampton departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Southampton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 135 km from Southampton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Southampton

ISPIslip Long Island
LGANew York LaGuardia
JFKNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Airlines serving Southampton

Lufthansa
Good (8,229 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,228 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,074 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,579 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,660 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (960 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,214 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,641 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,487 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,602 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Southampton

Most booked hotels in Southampton

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The Bentley Hotel Southampton
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 116 reviews)
$145+
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Ocean View Terrace
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 160 reviews)
$215+
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Hamlet Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 625 reviews)
$173+
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Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook-Long Island By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 601 reviews)
$119+
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Southampton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 390 reviews)
$245+
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Hampton Inn Long Island/Islandia
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 943 reviews)
$129+
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Renting a car in Southampton

Renting a car in Southampton costs $85 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Southampton.

Expect to pay $4.50 per gallon in Southampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.06 and $72.07. The most frequently booked car type in Southampton is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Southampton costs $85 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Southampton.

Expect to pay $4.50 per gallon in Southampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.06 and $72.07. The most frequently booked car type in Southampton is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Southampton

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